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13 August, 01:53

In a body of fresh water, a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.262 mm or higher is usually needed to maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem. for a lake to maintain this concentration, what is the maximum water temperature?

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  1. 13 August, 02:21
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    We are given that

    DO = 0.262mM O2

    And since 1mM = 32mg/L

    Converting to mg/L:

    DO = 32mg/L * 0.262mM

    DO = 8.4 mg/L = 8.4ppm

    Using the nomograph to identify the maximum temperature to maintain 8.4 ppm of DO concentration:

    Max water temp is 26 ˚C.
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